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Skiing week of 1/14

By Adam Terko on 14 January, 2013 in BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

Despite the spring like weather, enough snow has stayed on the trails to have ski practice on Tuesday and Thursday.

Both BK and Masters will skate ski Tuesday and we will evaluate conditions for Thursday and make a call about skate or classic.
Below are some pics from the Stowe Mini Marathon and the Bogburn Classic

pics from Stowe Mini and Bogburn Classic

BKL Update 1/11/13 – Wax Tips for Sunday

By Adam Terko on 11 January, 2013 in BKL Race Blog

Stowe Mini Marathon – TOKO Wax Tips

http://www.tokous.com/Waxtips/New%20England%20New%20York/new_england_wax_tips.htm

Stowe Mini Marathon

Online registration closes today. Race day reg is $5 more.

I will bring a bench and klister to help with kick wax. This will take a while to get everyone dialed in so come early. Feel free to try the klister application at home (at least the base binder) if you are comfortable with the procedure. If not please bring clean skis – all kick wax removed and a clean, dry kick zone.

Frost Mountain Nordic BKL Club Race

For those going to the Frost Mtn Race the waxing should be the same or very close the recommendations for the Stowe Mini.

MNC BK RACE 1/20/2013

By Adam Terko on 4 January, 2013 in BKL Race Blog

MNC BK Duathlon January 20, 2013

Ethan Allen Biathlon Range Jericho, VT

The MNC Duathlon is always fun and exciting. Racers start with a loop of classic skiing then after a quick transition to skate skis they head out for the final lap. The spectator friendly course includes fun hills and turns that are blast to ski.

Registration: Day of Race: Inside the Walker Building 12:00 – 12:45 PM. Clubs are encouraged to send a list of names ahead of time. Please include; Name, age/grade, gender, club affiliation.

Cost: $5

Chief of Comp: Christine Massey – Email: christine.massey@uvm.edu

Printable race entry form:

Duathlon_RaceEntryForm_1.13.13

Event Schedule

1:00 start 1/2 km Lollipopper race – Classic only
1:15 start 1.2 km 1st and 2nd grade Classic only race
1:30 start 4.0 km 7th and 8th grade duathlon format
2:00 start 3.0 km 5th and 6th grade duathlon format
2:30 start 2.0 km 3rd and 4th grade duathlon format
3:00 Sling Shot Relays – Just for fun!
3:30 Awards, hot chocolate and cookies

Helpful Information:

RACE SCHEDULE – EVERYONE SKIS THE SAME COURSE

1:00 lollipop – 1/2 lap, cutoff at the yellow cones .5 Km
1:15 Grade 1-2 – 1 lap, classic only, follow the yellow TOKO flags, .75 km
1:30 Grade 7-8 – 3 laps classic, 3 laps skate, follow yellow TOKO flags, 4.3 km
2:00 Grade 5-6 – 2 laps classic, 2 laps skate, follow yellow TOKO flags, 2.9 km
2:30 Grade 3-4 – 1 lap classic, 1 lap skate, follow yellow TOKO flags, 1.5 km
3:00 SLING SHOT RELAYS – 200 meters – younger skiers choose any older skier for your partner; you may do it several times with different partners; parents may participate!
3:30 AWARDS + fun food & hot chocolate

THERE WILL BE ASSISTANCE WITH BINDINGS IN TRANSITION AREA, if needed

YOU MAY PRACTICE TRANSITIONS UNTIL 1:30 WHEN DUATHLON STARTS

BK and Masters Thursday 1/3/13

By Adam Terko on 2 January, 2013 in BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog

We will be classic skiing on Thursday at the range. Lots of new snow!!!

Reminder – please drive slowly on the National Guard roads and Ethan Allen Road. Be especially careful driving down the hill from the range – the bottom corner can get slick.

Juniors: Training 12/31 – 1/6

By Adam Terko on 30 December, 2012 in Junior Blog

This is a speed week with an opportunity to race on Saturday.

Tuesday = no organized training. Easy/fun skiing on your own or with your team!
Wednesday = 4:00 – 5:30pm at Sleepy Hollow. Classic ski with short intervals and speeds.
Thursday = 4:00 – 5:45pm at the Range. Skate ski with speeds and games.
Sunday = approx. 9:00 – 11:00am at Sleepy Hollow or Catamount. Low intensity ski with speeds and specific strength.